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Hi everyone. I'm having problems with the hydraulic pump on my 8540. I was using a shredder and the the lever at the pump has jumped from the 'O' position to the '1' position and hydraulic fluid poured out of the pump. I stopped the tractor and returned the lever to the 'O' position. Filled...

I have an 8540 and would like to know if would pull a mounted four furrow reversable plough. We have heavy country and usually plough about 12 inches deep. I don't have any experience with these types of ploughs and would be interested to hear from anyone that uses them Regards Mike

I have an 8540 and have recently put a new Tierre mulcher behind it. It works beautifully but I'm having difficulty engaging the PTO. On engaging the switch on the dash the mulcher nearly stalls the tractor until the mulcher gets up speed. Is there a way of avioding this situation? Can you...

I've just bought a 2 metre heavey duty mulcher. It doesn't have any slip clutch on it. The machinery bloke said that belts would slip before a break on the tractor gear box. I'm thinking of fitting a slip clutch to the pto shaft. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on this matter...

Hi everyone! I'm having difficulty starting my 8540 of late. I guess the cold weather here isn't helping matters. I have to whip the starter motor over a long time before she fires up. Once going it goes really well. I'm wondering it it is glow plugs or perhaps air in the fuel lines. Can...

Hi everyone! I have an 8540 that I've hitched up to my 5 x 5 round Baler. The Baler has three hydraulic lines. Two to open and close the back door to discharge the wrapped bale and the other single line to adjust the height of the pick up. Does anyone know what adjustments if any to the...

Hi everone! Having a great time reading all of the very interesting topics on the site. I'm glad to be a member. Can anyone tell me what the Drawbar Horse Power, the PTO Horsepower and the compression reading should be for the 8540 tractor. Thanks, Mike from the land of OZ.

Hi! I'm investigating buying a Zetor 8540 tractor. There are no dealerships in my area and would be grateful for any tips or things to check out to make sure I dson't get caught with a dud machine Thanks Mike